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Cardinals issue plea for peace on eve of conclave
The College of Cardinals has issued an appeal for peace from their final general congregation ahead of the conclave, which begins in the Sistine Chapel today. Source: The Tablet.
Bishops celebrate memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Australia’s Catholic bishops have celebrated a Mass in memory of the late Pope Francis during their May plenary. Source: ACBC.
Child protection commission calls for prayers for cardinals in conclave
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said it was encouraged that protecting children and vulnerable people was a priority in the College of Cardinals’ pre-conclave discussions. Source: OSV News.
Symposium marks year of research into lay leadership of ministries
Preliminary research into governance in the Catholic Church has found more than 100 religious institutes worldwide have transferred their ministries to canonical bodies overseen predominantly by the laity. Source: ACU.
Australian benefactors arrive in Rome for Jubilee year pilgrimage
More than 1000 benefactors of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need from 23 different countries – including 25 benefactors from Australia – have arrived in Rome for a Jubilee year pilgrimage starting today.
Calma calls for changes to Closing the Gap strategy
The Aboriginal elder who introduced the Closing the Gap concept as a way to measure and reduce Indigenous disadvantage is urging a shift in the approach. Source: The Australian.
Catholic Mission increases support for Zambian mothers and babies
Catholic Mission has taken an important step in supporting maternal and child health in Zambia through its growing partnership with the Mpika Diocese.
Vatican honours 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in 2019 bombings
The 167 Catholics killed in the Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings in 2019 will be included on the list of “Witnesses of Faith” established by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Colombo has announced. Source: CNA.
US Justice Department to investigate state law on seal of confession
The United States Justice Department is investigating whether a new law in the state of Washington that forces clergy to break the seal of confession regarding child abuse violates the country’s First Amendment. Source: Crux.